| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $237.95 | 9.838% | $261.3595 | $261.36 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.27 | 5.241% | $66.586 | $66.59 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.80 | 11.332% | $114.4493 | $114.45 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.31 | 12.870% | $273.4953 | $273.50 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.66 | 10.633% | $77.0669 | $77.07 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.30 | 8.404% | $152.0908 | $152.09 | $152.10 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.81 | 3.252% | $39.0396 | $39.04 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.10 | $984.0874 | $984.10 | $984.10 | $984.10 | |